UPDATE: Kinda gave up on the various warrior inspirations but we’re still firing on some cylinders, so woo

Hey folks. The purpose of this thread is to post some designs I’ve been working on. The idea is what the transformers would look like if their history had ties to ancient Earth warriors of legend or known history.



Cybertron Warrior Optimus Prime (Samurai)

For example, this is my Optimus Prime. He uses a mix of classic and movieverse elements, but blended with some samurai inspiration. Since the Cybertronians have had a more active role in Earth’s past, they also winds up with more of a human appearance than is typical for the franchise. The alternate modes (which may be designed later), being Cybertronian, would be less refined than is seen in most depictions and would only be as vehicular as necessary to provide the mode of transport they’re built for.

Other characters coming soon!

Current lineup:
Megatron



Arcee:


Digital:

Pasted into a Cybertron background:


Springer WIP


Cyclonus WIP

 

I like your concept

But other than the hip skirts this Optimus Prime doesn't really look like a samurai.

Vehicle mode idea sounds cool though

 

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll work on making more apparent cues.

 

Started on adjustments.

 

Arcee vehicle concept

 

Arcee robot form, inspired by valkyries and the studio ox model.

 

Your designs are quite dynamic! I especially like the unique geometry of Arcee's alt mode; it really sells itself as an alien vehicle.

 

Thanks! Like I said in the initial post the idea is to have the alternate modes only be as far removed from the robot mode as necessary, which is why the arms and legs are just kinda packed back there. Quite frankly I’m amazed it looks cohesive at all

 

WIP Minotaur inspired Ironhide

 

Arcee in battle. Kinda want to do pics like this with any future designs I come up with rather than just a boring static shot.

 

Cyclonus WIP

 

Megatron WIP

 

Megatron (Battle for Cybertron)

 

Springer WIP

 

First digital art piece, figured I’d do it of Arcee since it’s one of my most finished designs.